Vittorio Grigolo playing the tortured
poet and unwitting adventurer of the title. The roles of the three
heroines are shared by an impressive lineup of singing actresses,
including Hibla Gerzmava, Erin Morley, and
Christine Rice. Thomas Hampson sings the Four
Villains, and James Levine and Yves Abel conduct Offenbach’s sparkling
score.
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On
the heels of her triumphant Met performances in Eugene Onegin, soprano
Anna Netrebko takes on another Tchaikovsky heroine in the first opera of this
intriguing double bill, consisting of an enchanting fairy tale (Iolanta)
followed by an erotic psychological thriller (Duke Bluebeard’s Castle). Netrebko
stars as the beautiful blind girl who experiences love for the first time in Iolanta,
while Nadja Michael is the unwitting victim of the diabolical Bluebeard, played
by Mikhail Petrenko. Both operas are directed by Mariusz Trelinski, who was
inspired by classic noir films of the 1940s. Iolanta also stars Piotr
Beczala, and Valery Gergiev conducts both operas. 
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Bel canto superstars Joyce DiDonato and Juan Diego Flórez join forces for this Rossini showcase of vocal virtuosity, set in the medieval Scottish highlands and based on a beloved novel by Sir Walter Scott. DiDonato is the “lady of the lake” of the title, and Flórez is the king who relentlessly pursues her, their vocal fireworks embellishing the romantic plot in this Met premiere production conducted by Michele Mariotti.
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Opera’s most enduring tragic double bill returns in an evocative new production from Sir David McVicar, who sets the action across two time periods but in the same Sicilian village. Marcelo Álvarez rises to the
challenge of playing the dual tenor roles of Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana and Canio in Pagliacci. Rae Smith (War Horse) has designed the moodily atmospheric 1900 village square setting of Cavalleria, which transforms to a 1948 truck stop for the doomed vaudeville troupe of Pagliacci. Eva-Maria Westbroek (Cav) and Patricia Racette (Pag) sing the unlucky heroines, and Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.
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The Met’s effervescent production of Rossini’s classic comedy – featuring some of the most instantly recognizable melodies in all of opera – stars Isabel Leonard as the feisty Rosina, Lawrence Brownlee as her conspiring flame, and Christopher Maltman as the endlessly resourceful and charming barber, himself. Michele Mariotti conducts the vivid and tuneful score.

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Madcap physical comedy and impeccable coloratura come together in Natalie Dessay’s tour de force portrayal of the feisty tomboy raised by a regiment of French soldiers. Laurent Pelly’s hilarious production also stars Juan Diego Flórez as the young Swiss villager who conquers her heart—along with a slew of high Cs. Marco Armiliato conducts.

Please note that due to a scheduling conflict this screening was moved from it’s original date of July14 to July 23.

The great Renée Fleming stars as the beguiling woman who captivates all of Paris in Lehár’s enchanting operetta, seen in a new hit staging by Broadway virtuoso director and choreographer Susan Stroman. This dazzling production takes place in an art-nouveau setting that climaxes with singing and dancing grisettes at the legendary Maxim’s. Nathan Gunn co-stars as Danilo and Kelli O’Hara is Valencienne. Sir Andrew Davis conducts.

Please note that due to a scheduling conflict this screening was moved from it’s original date of July 21 to July 30.

The Met’s spectacular production of Verdi’s Egyptian epic captures both the grandeur and the intimacy of this powerful tale of love and politics. Liudmyla Monastyrska is Aida, the enslaved Ethiopian princess in love with the Egyptian warrior Radamès, sung by Roberto Alagna. Olga Borodina is her rival, Amneris. Met Principal Conductor Fabio Luisi is on the podium.

Please note that due to a scheduling conflict this screening was moved from it’s original date of July 28 to August 13.